Overview
Gordie Howe and the great Foster Hewitt are the subjects of this new book in the bestselling Hockey Heroes series.
Charlie is a fan of the Detroit Red Wings, and his hero is the great Gordie Howe. Although he plays in his neighbourhood hockey league, Charlie is concerned that he doesn’t play as well as his teammates. Inspired by a book written by Howe, Charlie considers other ways to be involved in hockey. A chance meeting with broadcaster Foster Hewitt, famous for exclaiming "He Shoots! He Scores!," convinces Charlie to try play-by-play announcing. Charlie continues to play hockey and follow his hero Gordie Howe, and he also has a new hero - hockey broadcaster Foster Hewitt.
A Hero Named Howe includes biographical information on Howe and Hewitt and is brilliantly illustrated by Greg Banning.
Synopsis
An avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings — particularly their great star forward Gordie Howe — Charlie plays in his neighborhood league but worries that he may not have what it takes. After reading a book by Howe, Charlie starts thinking there may be other ways to be involved in hockey. A chance meeting with broadcaster Foster Hewitt convinces him to try his hand at play-by-play announcing. Has he discovered his niche? Brilliantly illustrated by Greg Banning, and featuring league stars like Howe and Hewitt, this lively, inspiring book speaks eloquently of one boy’s determination to find a place in the sport he loves.